28 March 2012

Nicole, my niece, was so excited about the cake that she wanted a piece for her to take home. The middle portion was already taken off leaving the topmost and lower part of a three layered wedding cake by the table. She came near her mom holding the topmost part that she asked if she can take home. Thing was, it was not a cake at all but rather some styro-covered fondant to decorate the top of the real cake, which in this case was the middle part only. Aawww poor Nicole, she was so frustrated learning it was not real. Not all things beautiful are real, Nicole. :)

But she had her cake alright. We dropped by my cousins' place and we shared the wedding cake.

27 March 2012

Pig out over at Villa Ibarra Tagaytay where my cousin's wedding reception was held. I was so busy assisting my Mom and kids with their food so i wasn't able to enjoy all of them or to even take photos. I have missed to take shots of the soup counter and the food at the main buffet table, and also the one at salad section. I have the desserts on the earlier post.

It was a fun event and makes me still feel on a high. It was sort of mini reunion for us, cousins, a moment that doesn't usually happen everyday. A rare event that we see each other with their families. I am hoping for more occasions like this. Again, for me, It's a time well wasted.

19 March 2012

LOVE! I miss cooking mixed veggies just like this. This wont last long on our table. One of sis' favorite dishes. We love them crunchy and not overcooked. Vegetables on the recipe: young corn, red bell pepper, brocolli, carrots, choko or chayote, napa cabbage or Chinese white cabbage.

Douhua or simple "Taho" as locally known in our country. There are varieties on how to prepare it but i like mine with less sugar syrup and no pearl (tapioca balls). Usually served hot in the morning by hawkers.

03 March 2012

A colleague of mine gave this container full of fried lotus seeds. They are so crunchy. I almost finish the whole container. By the way, this product, i think, came from Vietnam. Click here for some of the properties or health benefits of lotus seeds.